Fujifilm, the Japanese manufacturer of cameras and photographic processing, has outsourced its contract logistics to Kuehne + Nagel in Poland in order to consolidate the inventories of its three warehouses in Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Venezuelan supermarket chain Central Madeirense has picked Wipro Retail to implement an Oracle Retail IT system, which will help it improve inventory and stock level management, and boost customer service.

Many companies fail to identify the hidden costs and risks of outsourcing to production manufacturers in low cost countries, according to the findings of a report looking at sportswear companies commissioned by Lawson Software.

Kewill has launched an integrated global solution that will enable logistics service providers and manufacturers, who need to process customs declarations in multiple countries, to trade more simply and cost effectively.

Retailer ADM Londis and TDG have invested £583,000 (650,000 euros) in a voice picking system at its 90,000 sq ft warehouse and distribution facility in Johnstown, Co Kildare, to help keep up with customer demand.